The low odor, zero-VOC paint

Interior

• Virtually no odor during and after application, perfect for painting occupied spaces.

• Superior hide and coverage so fewer coats are needed.

• Excellent washability for a durable finish.

• Great flow and leveling for a smooth, even finish.

InTerIOr I LOw OdOr I ZerO-VOC

Because Enso has virtually no odor during and after application, it allows even sensitive people to enjoy the freshly painted site immediately. So it’s perfect for use in occupied spaces, such as homes, hospitals, schools, and hotels.

But unlike many low odor products that leave a surface sticky or soft, Enso delivers top performance, comparable to that of premium conventional paints.

The advantage

Scrub Test Flow Test

High performance in a low odor, zero-VOC paint

Regional Brand

Hide Test

Interior Flat Paint

National Brand

Enso easily outdistances other brands in durability after 200 scrub cycles.

Enso receives a “10” for exceptional smoothness in flow tests compared to other brands.

Test Method: Paints are applied to black charts. After drying for seven days, the charts are placed in an abrasion testing machine and stopped at 200 cycles. Complete film deterioration occurs when a full line of black background is exposed.

Test Method: Paints are applied to black and white charts using a special blade. After drying vertically for 24 hours, the charts are examined to determine the smoothness of the finish against a standard Leneta scale from 1 = Poor (Not Smooth) to 10 = Excellent (Completely Smooth).

Test Method: Paints are applied using a roller over a primed drywall surface with an eight-inch wide black stripe (flat finish).

After one coat, Enso hides the black stripe almost completely, while a national brand reveals the dark color underneath.

Interior Flat Paint

Interior Flat Paint

Interior Semi-Gloss Paint

National Brand

National Brand

Regional Brand

outperforms the competition

Leneta Scale = 10

Leneta Scale = 5

Leneta Scale = 2

The science of low odor paint

Paint odor is caused by two factors: the type of resin used and the amount of solvent added. All resins have odor to some degree, but Enso uses a special high-performance resin with a very low odor compared to most premium resins.

These diagrams are not designed to scale and are simplified to illustrate what is happening on a microscopic level.

Less solvent evaporation

Trace solvents in ingredients

Low odor 100% acrylic resins

Pigments

Pigments

More solvent evaporation

Trace solvents plus added solvents in paint

Resins

Conventional Water-Based Paints

Enso also has none of the solvents that are added to conventional water-based paints. As paint dries, solvents evaporate naturally, releasing odor. Because Enso doesn’t contain added solvents, it has very low odor.

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A green legacy, a greener future

Dunn-Edwards has a green legacy that makes us proud and inspires us to do more.

We are firmly dedicated to the green principle of eco-efficiency, which we define as the ability to satisfy human needs in ways that minimize adverse impacts on energy and material resources, environmental quality, and human health and safety. Enso, our low odor, zero-VOC, high-performance paint is yet another example of this commitment.

Enso is available in a full range of finishes and colors.

Interior Primer

InteriorFlat Paint

InteriorEggshell Paint

InteriorSemi-Gloss Paint

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